Subtract 84/35 from 9/48
1st number: 9/48, 2nd number: 2 14/35
9/48 - 84/35 is -177/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
9/48 = 9 × 35/48 × 35 = 315/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
84/35 = 84 × 48/35 × 48 = 4032/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/1680 - 4032/1680 = 315 - 4032/1680 = -3717/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -177/80
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